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Title: Camping Grub
Post by: RG on June 15, 2020, 07:45:35 PM: I haven't posted in a little bit, life's been crazy! I recently bought a vintage camper for Stephanie and we took our maiden trip with it to Elijah Clark State Park, about an hour and 45 minute drive, not too bad at all. We got there Saturday and came home today (Monday). One of the things Stephanie wanted to take was her little Cuisinart flat top and I have to say, she was a genius for thinking of that! We ate very well, she cooked some great meals on it for her and I and our son. My daughter was supposed to go but one of her cats had some health issues arrive at the last minute so she stayed behind to tend to that.

Some of y'all are Facebook friends of mine and this will be nothing new for you to see.

Just arrived with her "Glamper" and getting things set up for our stay
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First night's dinner - Smash Burgers and Campfire Dogs
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I was really impressed with the Hebrew Nationals cooked over the fire. Tasty indeed!

Breakfast Sunday Morning - Buttermilk Pancakes from scratch with sausage patties and real maple syrup
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We were going to have brisket quesadillas for lunch but we forgot to bring the brisket, lol! Lesson learned - make a checklist when packing for your trip, we'll do better next time :) We ended going into town and grabbing some BBQ to go. I would've rather had our scheduled lunch but oh well.

Sunday's dinner - Marinated chicken breasts, red potatoes and onions, corn on the cob and garlic bread
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Leaving out this morning, she had one more meal left in her on her trusty flat top :)

Monday morning breakfast - Eggs over medium, toast, grits and spicy Conecuh sausage (love that stuff!)
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It was a successful first outing, great food and just sitting around relaxing. I mean I literally just sat in a chair and listened to the wind blowing through the trees, water slapping the shoreline. I did hook a TV up outside and watched it while drinking Redd's Apple Ale. It was nice to just feel the breeze and chill. I honestly could've stayed longer but we had to get back, I have work to do and my son had to get back as well. We plan on going again soon and will use this as a barometer for what works and what didn't.

One thing is for sure, Stephanie is an AWESOME cook. She's just AWESOME in general though. I love that woman to death :)
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: ACW3 on June 15, 2020, 07:52:12 PM: Now THAT'S camping, or should I say eating!! It is nice to relax and unwind. My wife wouldn't even consider camping, outside of a Holiday Inn Express!

Art
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: RG on June 15, 2020, 07:58:33 PM: Quote from: ACW3 on June 15, 2020, 07:52:12 PM
Now THAT'S camping, or should I say eating!! It is nice to relax and unwind. My wife wouldn't even consider camping, outside of a Holiday Inn Express!

Art

Art, I am not a "camping" type of camper. I like cabins but THIS was very enjoyable. It's been totally redone inside, hence the term "Glamper". It has a woman's touch, not manly in the slightest, lol. It's comfortable. It's little, but has what's needed. It has a full bathroom, with a shower. It has a sink, a stove that we will never use, lol. A nice fridge and freezer as well. It's got solar power, A/C and other nice touches. It was just what she was looking for. We could've gotten a bigger one but this was priced right. Maybe your wife would enjoy it if you got something similar?

I didn't want a pop up style camper nor did I want to be bothered with a tent. So far, this seems like a nice way to go.
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: Walleyewacker on June 15, 2020, 08:34:29 PM: Mighty sweet grub for camping.
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: Lines on June 15, 2020, 08:41:55 PM: Hey RG, the next trip you go on, I have a request. Take me along PLEASE, all of that food looks awesome. Most of my favorites.
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: Pappymn on June 15, 2020, 10:30:48 PM: Dang. That entire menu looks killer. Got an extra spot for Pappy to sleep?

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Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: HighOnSmoke on June 15, 2020, 11:12:16 PM: Great looking food Stephanie!
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: Cajunate on June 16, 2020, 07:22:43 AM: Fantastic looking eats 'm sure if you ere home you Would've eaten just as well but there's something about open air cooking close to nature that makes it much more enjoyable.
Great cooks Steph!!!
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: sparky on June 16, 2020, 10:43:03 AM: Good looking eats. Camping food always taste good.
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: Oneof11 on June 16, 2020, 10:49:33 AM: Man that looks fun. I haven't camped in a long time. All the food looks great. What an awesome cooker. I am jealous!! Is that a possible fishing spot I see in the background?
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: Big Dawg on June 16, 2020, 04:16:23 PM: Looks like a lit fun, RG, and definitely some Great Grub ! ! !

If I were doing it, though, it would have to be something more like this:

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With room for my toy in the back:

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BD
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: Tailgating is my game on June 16, 2020, 04:58:03 PM: Rg that looks as good as it gets. I love the camper. Do you have any inside pictures. I could not think of a better weekend
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: RG on June 16, 2020, 06:50:18 PM: Quote from: Big Dawg on June 16, 2020, 04:16:23 PM
Looks like a lit fun, RG, and definitely some Great Grub ! ! !

If I were doing it, though, it would have to be something more like this:

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With room for my toy in the back:

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BD

I would LOVE to have that setup. The issue is my bank account says NO! LOL
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: RG on June 16, 2020, 06:51:39 PM: Quote from: Oneof11 on June 16, 2020, 10:49:33 AM
Man that looks fun. I haven't camped in a long time. All the food looks great. What an awesome cooker. I am jealous!! Is that a possible fishing spot I see in the background?

Indeed it is, it's a damn huge lake! Second biggest east of the Mississippi according to Stephanie. I took a pole, didn't even wet a hook, lol!
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: RG on June 16, 2020, 07:07:38 PM: Quote from: Tailgating is my game on June 16, 2020, 04:58:03 PM
Rg that looks as good as it gets. I love the camper. Do you have any inside pictures. I could not think of a better weekend

I have some inside pics, we have made the dinette area back into a twin bed but it's easily switched back for when it's just Stephanie and myself using it.

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She's going to make some curtains for it and add a back splash, probably change the bed clothes and take down that tension rod with the white sheer thingamajigs. It's very female-centric but it's her thing. She can do with it as she pleases. It's basically her rolling she shed, lol
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: Lines on June 16, 2020, 08:28:03 PM: Very nice!
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: MJSBBQ on June 17, 2020, 07:55:33 AM: Food looked great! The wife has been looking for a trailer or a mini Winnie to use for travel and taking the dogs along. This will give her ideas!
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: Lines on June 17, 2020, 08:53:56 AM: Quote from: MJSBBQ on June 17, 2020, 07:55:33 AM
Food looked great! The wife has been looking for a trailer or a mini Winnie to use for travel and taking the dogs along. This will give her ideas!
Not showing this post to my wife...... :-X...it will give her ideas. :) ;)
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: Pam Gould on June 17, 2020, 10:22:40 AM: I have been camping like this for almost 40 years now...and loving it..I mostly cook over an open fire with cast iron, but yours looks excellent..really cute Vintage camper..they have a guy on tv that restores vintage campers..big business..enjoy Glamping. .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: RG on June 17, 2020, 12:38:09 PM: Quote from: MJSBBQ on June 17, 2020, 07:55:33 AM
Food looked great! The wife has been looking for a trailer or a mini Winnie to use for travel and taking the dogs along. This will give her ideas!

A lot of folks want vintage campers, mostly in original condition. My wife has been wanting one since 2016 and we finally found this one. I didn't want a project so this one was a good fit for us. She's got a few things she wants to change but it's all just cosmetic stuff to suit her tastes. It's nice, not my style but whatever she wants is fine, as long as I am with her it doesn't matter what we're in honestly.
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: RG on June 17, 2020, 12:38:49 PM: Quote from: Pam Gould on June 17, 2020, 10:22:40 AM
I have been camping like this for almost 40 years now...and loving it..I mostly cook over an open fire with cast iron, but yours looks excellent..really cute Vintage camper..they have a guy on tv that restores vintage campers..big business..enjoy Glamping. .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.

I'll have to let her know about that, I'm sure she'd love to watch!
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: ronman451 on June 17, 2020, 07:25:35 PM: Great find on the camper! Food looks outstanding too! I really dig that griddle.
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: RG on June 17, 2020, 07:27:19 PM: Quote from: ronman451 on June 17, 2020, 07:25:35 PM
Great find on the camper! Food looks outstanding too! I really dig that griddle.

Got it Walmart for $124.00! She loves that thing, never uses the 4 burner Camp Chef flat top ::)
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: Big Dawg on June 18, 2020, 12:52:30 PM: Quote from: RG on June 16, 2020, 06:50:18 PM

I would LOVE to have that setup. The issue is my bank account says NO! LOL

I understand completely. Mine doesn't either ! ! !

Yours is a nice set up. Hell, the bathroom actually looks like a real bathroom.

BD
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: RG on June 18, 2020, 12:58:57 PM: They crammed a lot of stuff in a little space, I'll say that much.
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: Tailgating is my game on June 18, 2020, 09:37:45 PM: Thanks what a great camper.....enjoy
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: RG on June 19, 2020, 07:06:15 AM: Quote from: Tailgating is my game on June 18, 2020, 09:37:45 PM
Thanks what a great camper.....enjoy

She likes it, I like it too I guess :) I just need to get a weight distribution hitch BADLY! Also, an anti sway dealio. It came with parts of each, useless to me. Whenever a big truck (tractor trailer) would come past me, the butt end of that camper would get wobbly! Not a good feeling at all. It also was surging, porpoising as they call it. Once that is done, it should be a lot better to tow. I almost was getting a sea sick feeling on rough roads with that thing pushing and pulling the truck lol
Title: Re: Camping Grub
Post by: Tailgating is my game on June 19, 2020, 08:51:47 PM: Quote from: RG on June 19, 2020, 07:06:15 AM
Quote from: Tailgating is my game on June 18, 2020, 09:37:45 PM
Thanks what a great camper.....enjoy

She likes it, I like it too I guess :) I just need to get a weight distribution hitch BADLY! Also, an anti sway dealio. It came with parts of each, useless to me. Whenever a big truck (tractor trailer) would come past me, the butt end of that camper would get wobbly! Not a good feeling at all. It also was surging, porpoising as they call it. Once that is done, it should be a lot better to tow. I almost was getting a sea sick feeling on rough roads with that thing pushing and pulling the truck lol
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My boat trailer came with a bunch of brake parts too. Also not my thing. I still have the parts as i only use the trailer for winter storage & seasonal empty trips to the house.